Mortal Kombat Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting / Action
Mortal Kombat 3
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Midway |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mortal Kombat |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 25 |
Developed by Midway and published by Acclaim, Mortal Kombat 3 arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995 as a fighting game. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Comix Zone, Ristar and Beyond Oasis. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mortal Kombat series; on the Genesis you can also try Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. The series also appears on other systems with Mortal Kombat 3 (SNES) and Mortal Kombat 3 (PS1). Midway also made Revolution X for the Genesis.
Mortal Kombat 3 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Mortal Kombat 3 is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Mortal Kombat 3 cheats & codes
105 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy P1 | FFF865:A6 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy P2 | FFF9D7:A6 |
| No Energy P1 | FFF865:00 |
| No Energy P2 | FFF9D7:00 |
| Infinite Run P1 | FFF867:30 |
| Infinite Run P2 | FFF9D9:30 |
Mortal Kombat 3 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Mortal Kombat 3 FAQ
When did Mortal Kombat 3 come out on the Genesis?
Mortal Kombat 3 was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.
Who made Mortal Kombat 3?
It was developed by Midway and published by Acclaim.
Is Mortal Kombat 3 multiplayer?
Yes. Mortal Kombat 3 supports up to 2 players.
How long does Mortal Kombat 3 take to play?
As a fighting game, Mortal Kombat 3 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Mortal Kombat 3 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.